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OE05 JVN

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,543 mi
Last recorded168,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 168,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 165,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 160,851 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 160,851 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 149,779 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 143,153 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 143,153 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 138,913 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2019 132,444 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,211 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,179 miles

subframe has an oil stain on it which should be investigated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 99,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,502 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 91,502 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,323 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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OE05 JVN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE05 JVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE05 JVN registered?

OE05 JVN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OE05 JVN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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